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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the International Telecommunication Union (ITU):
- It is an agency of the United Nations with the purpose to coordinate telecommunication operations and services throughout the world.
- It is the oldest existing international organization.
- India recently became a member of the International Telecommunication Union.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The International Telecommunication Union is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating telecommunication operations and services throughout the world. It was originally founded in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union, the ITU is the oldest existing international organization. Headquarters of the ITU is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
India has been an active member of the ITU since 1869 and has been a regular member of the ITU Council since 1952. Membership of ITU is open to only UN members.
Context – The organization was in news
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The International Telecommunication Union is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating telecommunication operations and services throughout the world. It was originally founded in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union, the ITU is the oldest existing international organization. Headquarters of the ITU is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
India has been an active member of the ITU since 1869 and has been a regular member of the ITU Council since 1952. Membership of ITU is open to only UN members.
Context – The organization was in news
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Astra Mk-1 missile:
- It is designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organization.
- It is a beyond visual range (BVR) surface-to-air missile (AAM).
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The missile is designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization. The missile is fully integrated on the Sukhoi 30 MKI I and will be integrated with other fighter aircraft in a phased manner, including Tejas and the Mig-29K of the Navy.
The Astra Mk-1 is a beyond visual range (BVR), air-to-air missile (AAM). BVM missiles are capable of engaging beyond the range of 20 nautical miles or 37 kilometres.
AAMs are fired from an airborne asset to destroy an airborne target.
Context – Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for supply of ASTRA MK-I Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air to Air Missile (AAM)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The missile is designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization. The missile is fully integrated on the Sukhoi 30 MKI I and will be integrated with other fighter aircraft in a phased manner, including Tejas and the Mig-29K of the Navy.
The Astra Mk-1 is a beyond visual range (BVR), air-to-air missile (AAM). BVM missiles are capable of engaging beyond the range of 20 nautical miles or 37 kilometres.
AAMs are fired from an airborne asset to destroy an airborne target.
Context – Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for supply of ASTRA MK-I Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air to Air Missile (AAM)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Abraham Accords:
- It is a peace agreement between Israel and United Arab Emirates brokered by United Kingdom.
- United Arab Emirates is the first Persian Gulf country to normalize their relationships with Israel.
- Israel has for the first time signed a free trade agreement with an Arab state
With regard to the above statements, choose the correct answer
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Abraham Accords are a joint statement made between Israel, the United States and the United Arab Emirates in 2020. It also refers to the agreement reached between Israel, Bahrain and the UAE to normalize relations between the three.
The UAE becomes the third Arab country, after Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994, to agree to formally normalize its relationship with Israel as well as the first Persian Gulf country to do so. Recently Israel has signed a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates. This is Israel’s first big trade accord with an Arab state.
This deal would remove tariffs on 96% of goods, including food, agriculture, cosmetics, medical equipment and medicine.
Context – UAE and Israel recently signed a free trade pact.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Abraham Accords are a joint statement made between Israel, the United States and the United Arab Emirates in 2020. It also refers to the agreement reached between Israel, Bahrain and the UAE to normalize relations between the three.
The UAE becomes the third Arab country, after Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994, to agree to formally normalize its relationship with Israel as well as the first Persian Gulf country to do so. Recently Israel has signed a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates. This is Israel’s first big trade accord with an Arab state.
This deal would remove tariffs on 96% of goods, including food, agriculture, cosmetics, medical equipment and medicine.
Context – UAE and Israel recently signed a free trade pact.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Gross National Product (GNP) measures the production levels of any Indian or Indian-owned entity whereas the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the production levels of any person or entity working in India regardless of their nationality.
- GNP gives the economic output from the consumer’s side whereas GDP gives the economic output from the supplier’s side.
Select the correct statements
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Gross National Product (GNP) measures the production levels of any Indian or Indian-owned entity regardless of the location where as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the production levels of any person or entity working in India regardless of their nationality. GNP gives the economic output from the supplier’s side whereas GDP gives the economic output from the consumer’s side. Context – India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to a four-quarter low of 4.1% during the January-March period, from 5.4% in the preceding quarter.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Gross National Product (GNP) measures the production levels of any Indian or Indian-owned entity regardless of the location where as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the production levels of any person or entity working in India regardless of their nationality. GNP gives the economic output from the supplier’s side whereas GDP gives the economic output from the consumer’s side. Context – India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to a four-quarter low of 4.1% during the January-March period, from 5.4% in the preceding quarter.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team’ works under the aegis of
Correct
Solution(b)
Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team is a monitoring team which assists the UNSC sanctions committee. India is currently the chair of the sanctions committee, which comprises all the 15 UNSC members.
Context – A new report from the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) says that foreign terrorist organisations continue to enjoy safe haven under the Taliban regime
Incorrect
Solution(b)
Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team is a monitoring team which assists the UNSC sanctions committee. India is currently the chair of the sanctions committee, which comprises all the 15 UNSC members.
Context – A new report from the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) says that foreign terrorist organisations continue to enjoy safe haven under the Taliban regime
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